| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $239.98 | 5.597% | $253.4117 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.68 | 12.758% | $203.7312 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 12.789% | $179.03 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.39 | 7.710% | $93.0507 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.88 | 10.538% | $240.8402 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.83 | 4.477% | $51.0161 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.29 | 10.777% | $153.1935 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.78 | $1,174.2734 | $1,174.27 | $1,174.30 | $1,174.20 | |